A former Mecklenburg County judge, Charles "Casey" Viser, is wanted after not appearing for a court date regarding cocaine possession charges. A bench warrant has been issued for his arrest.

Two men attempted to shoplift over $1,700 of goods from a Walmart in Indian Trail but were caught by loss prevention and arrested by local deputies. They now face felony larceny charges.

A referee's gun accidentally discharged at a youth sports event in Indian Trail. No injuries were reported, and the referee faces charges. The community and law enforcement stress the importance of responsible gun ownership.

A child and adult were hospitalized after a Nissan Maxima lost control, overturned, and hit a building in Gastonia on May 2. The child was ejected from the car; both are in serious condition.

The Steele Creek community in Charlotte experienced a shooting on Archdale Drive, resulting in one fatality and two injured; police are investigating with no suspects yet identified.

Darren Anthony Ransom was charged for allegedly slashing over 30 car tires in a Publix parking lot in Ballantyne. Witnesses saw the attack, and he was later detained nearby.

Randolph Middle School in Charlotte experienced a brief lockdown due to "inappropriate parent behavior." The situation was quickly resolved, with classes resuming and normal dismissal.

An elderly resident died in a Union County house fire, while a second occupant escaped and was hospitalized. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Steven Osbey has agreed to pay $4,711,159 to settle allegations of billing Medicaid for non-existent physician home visits at his clinic, Reign & Inspirations, LLC.

A 15-year-old boy in Charlotte has been charged with multiple larcenies and gun possession after being linked to several crimes, including vehicle theft and firearm theft. He was apprehended after escaping a court-ordered facility.

An intentional explosion and fire damaged a home in Charlotte's Dilworth neighborhood; the incident endangered lives and caused an estimated $445,000 in property damage.

A 12-year-old set fire to a South Carolina Walmart, pleading guilty to arson; no injuries reported, store evacuated. Firefighters hailed for response; store closed pending investigation.

Two people are recovering from non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting in Gastonia, North Carolina. Police arrested Christian Michelle Cash and Ricky Lamar Judge in connection with the incident.